Wouldn't it make sense to compare the turning speed and grunt of the Contra 12 against the CB and SB 12? Size per size, you can really say which is the fastest turning Cabrinha bow. Comparing a 14 and a 12 sound like a beginning of a long argument

After test flying the 17 I would definitely say it turns like a turtle, no comparison to the 12. Would be good for blasting and tricks which don't rely on to much kite movement.

So, crap:

This turning speed review by Phillipp, MakeHimDance, Xes Laro. Hotpoket, pimpomatic--whatever the fuck this poly-moph is calling himself today, is pretty much b/s too then?

wallyman?

Phillipp wrote:

IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve now had a chance to fly the Contra 17 in varying wind conditions.Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Turning Speed: Now weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re talking. This kite makes the Switchblade and Crossbow look like slow turtles. The new bridle attachment points have significantly improved the way this kite turns. P

What a let down, why do people try and b/s us?

What a disappointment....

Thanks the straight scope wallyman.

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PS. Well Xes Laro, aka Phillipp.

Pick one !

)*( wrote:

Xes Laro, err Phillipp,

Which story would you now like to claim as your preferd pp ?

The Good?

Phillipp wrote:

IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ve now had a chance to fly the Contra 17 in varying wind conditions.

Ã¢â‚¬Â¢ Bar Pressure: IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d say itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s pretty much equal to the Contra 12 and 14. Similar to the pressure of the 12m Switchblade. Definitely lower than the Switchblade 16 and Crossbow with mod 16.P

The Bad?

Phillipp wrote:

I haven't flown the CB1 16 with the mod. So I can't really compare the bar pressure. I would assume they are similar.P

Or The Ugly?

Phillipp wrote:

The few days we were flying the Contra 17 there were quite a few other Cabrinha bow riders including those currently riding CB1 16m with a mod. According to their direct comparison the Contra 17 has a lower bar pressure. My wrong doing was that I didn't quote them or added some footnotes making a reference to their comments.

One nice thing about the smaller more efficient kites is for jumping and trick stuff they work so well in my opinion. Bigger hook in an cruise kites are just that and well if I wanted to cruise, then I rig up my 10m RS-6sl and go windsurfing.

I really love my new Contra 14 as though not as quick turning as the 12m, I can generally use similar bar movements which is nice.

Anyway Phillipp good review I'd say, for sure appreciate your efforts in bringing them to us. I like the pictures and write up for sure. I guess the more you use the kites, the more accurate your impressions become. First impressions always differ from second and third!

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